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Important information and precautionary measures
WARNING:
Have maintenance work on t\e brakes carried out by a professional bike workshop.
Do not allow fluids containing oils to come into contact with the brake pads, brake con
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tact surfaces on the rim, brake blocks or brake disc as this could otherwise impair the
effectiveness of the brake.
Brake blocks and brake pads are wear parts. Check the wear condition of these parts reg-
ularly. This can be identified by a marking. On the brake blocK for example, the grooves
will no longer be visible. Always replace both brake blocks at the same time.
Use genuine spare parts only as otherwise you could impair the functions of the bike or
damage it.
To obtain correct friction pairing, only use brake pads that are suitable for the rim as oth-
erwise the braking distance would be extended and wear increased. With carbon rims in
particular, only brake pads that are expressly intended for this purpose should be used.
Rubber brake blocks and brake pads must not come into contact with oil or grease. If the
rubber brake blocks and brake pads come into contact with oil or grease, this drastically
reduces their braking performance and they must be replaced.
WARNING:
Tighten all screws to the prescribed torque as otherwise screws could shear o’ and com-
ponents could come loose or detach altogether (see Technical data”).
NOTE:
Brake cables are wear parts. You should check the wear condrtion of the brake cables
regularly and replace these rf necessary. Check the brake cable for rust and fraying and
replace the cable If It is faulty. If you do not, the brakes could matfunction.
There are different types of brakes, the type of brake depends on what rt is used for:
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Hub brakes
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Disc brakes and
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Rim brakes
The brakes can be operated mechanically or hydraulically.
WARNING:
With hub gears, the brake lever that operates the front wheel brake is normally on the
right-hand side, and with derailleur gears It is on the left. Remind yourself of the position
of the brake lever before you ride off.
If you wish to attach the brake lever on the opposite side of the handlebar, follow the
manufacturer’s user manual or ask your specialist cycle shop to do this.
X-2.
Brake lever
Standard brake lever
The bike is equipped as standard with a suitable brake lever.
Check regularly that when you operate the brake lever it does not
reach the handlebar and make contact with rt. With the brake lever
pulled, push the bike forward and check whether the braking perfor-
mance is sufficient. If the bike rolls slightly forwards, you will need
to have the brake cable readjusted or the brake pads replaced.
